the weather is finally warming up ! and with that comes a flurry of events around the city. patio furniture is back out in force, aperol spritzes line the tables, central park is livelier than ever. everyone wants to take advantage of the good weather. here’s what’s in store for the month of april !
ooc information: this is a small list of community events happening around manhattan. while it’s not necessary, writers can and are encouraged to use this list of events as a setting for their threads. what’s listed below is what will be taking place through the month of march.
EARTH DAY IN NYC – with earth day in april, events are spread out across the city to raise awareness and demonstrate support for environmental protection.
earth day festival – the annual festival returns once more for 2026. taking place on sunday, april 19 from 12 – 6pm at union square, the festival will feature live performances as well as exhibits from environmental non-profits, climate campaigns, green living experts, sustainable businesses and more.
car-free earth day – in honor of earth day, a total of 54 streets and plazas will be closed off to vehicular traffic across the five boroughs. hosted by the department of transportation, this event will take place from 10am to 4pm on saturday, april 25 and will feature community programs and art installations.
EASTER PARADE & BONNET FESTIVAL – dating back to the 1870s, the annual parade and bonnet festival will once again commence on easter sunday at 10am ! the parade will start on fifth avenue along 49th street and ends at 57th street. however, for the best views, it’s recommended that you head to st. patrick’s cathedral ! and activities will run until around 4pm. this parade is all about hats be it exquisite to outlandish. so bring your bonnet and join in on the fun !
FLOWER FESTIVAL – bloom into spring and experience the flowers that nyc has to offer ! the city has no shortage of flower shows and special exhibits.
cherry blossom festival – it’s arguably one of the most beautiful sights in central park. lined with 35 yoshino cherry trees, locals and visitors alike make the time to stop and appreciate the blossoms. prime viewing locations include the reservoir, cherry hill and pilgrim hill. in addition, central park is joining in and hosting its first ever cherry blossom festival to celebrate the spring bloom with music, food and japanese cultural performances.
macy’s flower show – starting april 23rd, macy’s 51st annual flower show returns to herald square. this exhibition transforms the flagship store into a botanical paradise with a multitude of themed displays. this year’s theme is a reimagination of a home gardens and backyards – rattan fixtures, white picket fences, latticed windowpanes and the elements one would normally associate with home gardens.
SMORGASBURG – this outdoor food market kicks off its 2026 season this month ! smorgasburg is known for its viral eats that are sure to show up on your feed. along with their usual vendors in their lineup, this year boasts additional vendors joining the roster. the food market takes place every weekend at the following locations:
fridays: oculus plaza @ the world trade center
saturdays: marsha p. johnson state park @ williamsburg
this group looks so so good idk why don’t you have more muns 😭😭
that just means that you ( the tags ) 🫵 should take this as a sign to join us ! we do appreciate the sentiment though. it's just a busy time of year for most muns so things have been on the slower side so we're trying to get back into the swing of things. but trust us when we say that we've still got a good group of dedicated writers if you're looking for a place to bring your muse !
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dear members, as stated in the rules, arconiafm will be operating on interest checks rather than a more stereotypical activity check. if you're still interested in writing with the group, please give this post a like within 48 hours or your character(s) will be reopened. for members with multiple characters, one like will cover all characters you play. the deadline to interact with this post is tuesday, march 31 @ 4:30pm est. thanks !
are old members that were unfollowed due to not interacting with the activity check welcome back?
the short answer is yes, absolutely ! we're a relaxed rp so we understand that life happens and sometimes, you just miss interacting with the weekly interest check posts. however, we will preface and say that if we notice a consistent pattern of going inactive and rejoining, it may require a bigger conversation amongst the admin team to discuss. it doesn't happen often but that's just more of something to keep in mind. other than that, former members are more than welcome to rejoin ! we'd be thrilled to have you back 🧡
are there any plans to revamp or introduce activity checks or something like that to boost activity?
truthfully anon, we don't have an update just yet but will be sure to share one once we do. full transparency, we are considering the possibility of introducing activity checks despite our hesitance. we're keeping a close eye on things and since it's a busy time of year with multiple members on hiatus, that is also being taken into account. we appreciate the concern ! and again, we'll be sure to share an update once a decision has been made. thanks for your patience
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i'm gonna be really honest with you nonnie, it's been slow. we're approaching a busy time of year and have a couple members who are currently on hiatus so the dash is definitely slower than usual. however ! we do still have members who are writing and posting replies. i know i keep singing the same tune in any ask that asks about our activity, but we're meant to be a relaxed rp where everyone writes at their own pace so we hope that this doesn't discourage you !
off the top of my head, here are some personalities that i would absolutely loveee to see around the arconia:
the neighborhood gossip. this muse is far too curious and nosy for their own good. for one reason or another, they're just in everyone's business. how they find out all this information about their neighbors ? no one ever really knows but if there are any rumors surrounding arconia's residents, they're either the first to hear of it or are the cause of it because they'll be sharing juicy gossip with anyone in the complex who'll listen
the elusive. does this person even live at the arconia ? while the arconia is on the more affordable side of things, this muse could still be struggling to make rent so they're constantly in and out of the apartment. people just know that the unit they live in is occupied. the rest of the residents have just ... never really met them. they hardly ever show up to the complex's planned events and when they do, they leave just as quickly. their apartment is purely a crash pad. maybe they have roommates or maybe they don't !
the clout chaser. arconia has no shortage of actors, musicians, professional athletes, you name it ! and of course, there's the ones who are just at the cusp of fame. i could see someone living here trying to mooch off any of their successes. they could either be very subtle about it or just flat out obvious with no shame
goooood tmz tags ! we apologize for how quiet it's been on main but trust us when we say that we're still here ! if you're looking for a group to join and explore your muse, you should totallyyy give us a look. arconiafm is an appless slice of life rp centered around the residents of the arconia, a fictional apartment complex located in the heart of new york city. i'll be manning the main for a bit so feel free to send us any questions you may have !
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